Heavy construction equipment requires a lot of capital investments. When the companies opt to buy these types of heavy construction equipments then they look out for the used equipments that may be on sale in the local market. This helps them in various manners. Companies sometime get used heavy construction equipment which […]

A compact excavator is a wheeled or tracked vehicle with a backfill cutting edge and dangle boom. It is also known as mini excavator. Mini excavators have become one of the most accepted pieces of equipment on job sites. Mini excavators have become increasingly trendy when functioning in metropolitan areas where […]

A crane is a tower or derrick that is equipped with cables and pulleys that are used to lift and lower material. They are commonly used in the construction industry and in the manufacturing of heavy equipment. Cranes for construction are normally […]

John Deere started in the early 1800s, manufacturing tools and machinery for agriculture. With a worldwide business and over 47,000 staff the 180 year old company is renowned for its tractors, which are the subject of this piece. It also markets a range of equipment for the construction and agricultural sectors, power tools and spares […]

In the 1950s, Caterpillar added many new product lines aimed specifically at the construction side of its business interests.Rubber-tired self-propelled scrapers were introduced, along with track-type loaders in the early 1950s.
By 1959, the company released its first rubber-tired front-end loader, the model 944A Traxcavator. The loader was first unveiled to […]

When one is considering entering a new line of work, the first thing they should do is research that given field. Certain things to consider include how that particular industry is currently doing and what are the predictions for that field. If you are considering entering into the construction field, especially […]

Caterpillar Incorporated, also known as CAT is a United States based corporation that is based in Peoria, Illinois. The company commonly known as CAT is known around the world as the largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Well known and famous for their products that […]

Whatever your needs are, you can find a skid steer model to fit the bill. Manufacturers today are offering more and more models and a greater range of features to help operators get the job done and assist you in serving those operators.
The following pages include a listing of what many leading manufacturers have to […]

Equipment leasing is a good choice for companies that need heavy machinery, mostly because it is a strong financial decision. Construction equipment leasing is better than purchasing because it allows the business owners to put more money back into their business, which is important when a lengthy project requires new staff members. Equipment leasing […]

The construction and mining machinery/equipment market is in the midst of a consolidation phase, as acquisitions and strategic partnerships are still continuing after a spurt in the consolidation wave of the nineties. The highly competitive industry has maintained price levels in the moderate range with slight fluctuations, over the last few years.
Nearly 4.8% growth is […]